This Is Your Brain On Cheesesteak

Why do our brains go crazy for the melted cheese on a Philly cheesesteak or the crispy fried goodness of scrapple? (And what is scrapple anyway?) This week on The Sporkful we feast on some classic Philadelphia fare, then bring samples to a scientist at the Monell Center to find out what makes greasy treats so irresistible. If science were always this delicious, Dan would have a Nobel Prize by now.

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The Sporkful explores the huge, fun world of food and eating that lies beyond the realm of chefs, restaurants, and recipes. It's not for foodies, it’s for eaters. Hosted by Dan Pashman of Cooking Channel's You're Eating It Wrong and the book Eat More Better. Subscribe to The Sporkful today!

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